Instant Cereal Powder Processing
Nutrition Powder Extrusion Line
A continuous extrusion and milling line for instant cereal powder, nutrition powder bases and pre-cooked grain ingredients. Extrusion cooking modifies the cereal structure before controlled drying, milling and sieving.
Models And Reference Capacity
The extruder establishes the main output range. Drying, coating, milling, cooling and packing equipment must be sized around the same product load.
| ZEKO configuration | Reference output |
|---|---|
| ZK-65 | Approx. 120 kg/h |
| ZK-70 | Approx. 260 kg/h |
| ZK-85 | Approx. 500 kg/h |
Reference output depends on the cereal blend, feed moisture, extrusion cooking requirement, dryer load, target particle size and milling system. Final powder solubility and nutrition claims must be validated for the actual formula.
Products This Line Can Support
Finished-product requirements guide the formula discussion, die tooling, process stages and downstream configuration.
Production Process
A practical process flow for project discussion. Individual stages are adjusted according to formula, product quality and factory utilities.
Equipment Scope And Configuration
A useful quotation separates the required process from optional automation and packing equipment.
Typical Equipment Scope
- Powder mixer and feeder
- ZK twin-screw extruder
- Cutting or flaking connection as required
- Multi-layer drying oven
- Milling and powder collection system
- Sieving, blending and packing connection
Important Project Decisions
- Formula composition and pre-conditioning determine extrusion stability and cooking level.
- Dryer settings must prepare the extrudate for efficient milling without scorching.
- Mill and screen selection determine final powder particle-size distribution.
- Instant properties, flavor additions and nutrient claims require formula-specific validation.
Information Needed For Quotation
Send these details so ZEKO can select the process, output platform, utilities and workshop layout without relying on a generic equipment list.
- Final powder application and target particle size
- Main ingredients and formula categories
- Required hourly capacity
- Initial and target moisture
- Voltage, heat source and workshop dimensions
Technical Planning Resources
Use these buyer-focused guides to compare capacity, equipment boundaries, factory requirements and acceptance conditions before requesting a proposal.
Define the Extruder and Line Scope
Separate the extrusion platform from drying, milling, sieving, blending and packing responsibilities.
Read guide →Buyer guideStable Powder Feeding and Conveying
Review hopper flow, screw selection, inclination, bridging risk and steady feeding before extrusion.
Read guide →Buyer guideFood Machinery Quotation Checklist
Prepare raw material, powder target, capacity, moisture, utilities, workshop and acceptance information.
Read guide →Nutrition Powder Extrusion Line FAQ
Practical answers about products, capacity and line configuration.
Which products can the nutrition powder line make?
The line can be configured for instant cereal powder, nutrition powder bases, pre-cooked grain powder and similar extruded cereal ingredients.
What are the reference capacities?
ZK-65 is approximately 120 kg/h, ZK-70 approximately 260 kg/h and ZK-85 approximately 500 kg/h for the equipment-schedule reference products.
Why is extrusion used before milling?
Extrusion provides controlled cooking and structural modification before drying and milling. The required cooking level depends on the actual formula and final application.
How is final powder fineness controlled?
The milling system, screen specification, feed condition and post-milling sieving determine the final particle-size distribution.
Can the same equipment make modified starch?
Some extrusion equipment may share a similar platform, but modified-starch projects have a different process target and should be evaluated as a separate application.
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Discuss Your Product With ZEKO
Send the target product, ingredients, hourly output, voltage and workshop dimensions. We will match the process and equipment configuration to the project.
